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Definition of

UseYerLoaf
Bolton slang, phrase of loaf, idiom
Applying to
MEANING
Use your brain
Don’t be stupid
Make considered choices
BOLTON
ANTONYM
Proceed without thinking
Go with the crowd

...and choose
#UniAsItShouldBe
#UseYerLoaf choose #UniAsItShouldBe

www.bolton.ac.uk
Course
Course
Guide
Guide
2024/25
2024/25
Definition of

UseYerLoaf
Bolton slang, phrase of loaf, idiom
Applying to
MEANING
Use your brain
Don’t be stupid
Make considered choices
BOLTON
ANTONYM
Proceed without thinking
Go with the crowd

...and choose
#UniAsItShouldBe
#UseYerLoaf choose #UniAsItShouldBe

www.bolton.ac.uk
Course
Course
Guide
Guide
2024/25
2024/25
UCAS Points Most Level 3 qualifications equate
to an amount of UCAS points. Prospectus
comparator Most of our courses require & Course Hotline
bolton.ac.uk/courses

EXTENDED
PROJECT
UCAS
BTEC
(QCF) BTEC (QCF)
BTEC
(QCF)
BTEC
potential students to obtain a study@bolton.ac.uk

QUALIFICATIONS
(EPQ)
AS-LEVEL A-LEVEL TARIFF
POINTS
T LEVEL
EXTENDED
DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA SUBSIDIARY
DIPLOMA
(QCF)
CERTIFICATE number of UCAS points to study 01204 903 903

168 D* D*D*D*
with us; this information can be Student Advisors Accommodation
info@orlandovillage.co.uk
bolton.ac.uk/students
160 D*D*D found in the course table. We also studentadvisors@bolton.ac.uk 01204 903 481
152 D*DD
welcome students with alternative 01204 903 733
Disability Team
qualifications. If you are unsure
144 D DDD
Students’ Union disabilityinfo@bolton.ac.uk
128 DDM

120 M about what your options are, boltonsu.com


info@boltonsu.com
01204 903 478
07799 657 035
112 DMM D*D*
please get in touch. 01204 900 850
104 D*D International
96 P (C+) MMM DD Student Funding Advisor bolton.ac.uk/international

September 2024 Applications for


80 MMP DM studentfunding@bolton.ac.uk international@bolton.ac.uk

72 P (D or E) 01204 903 497 +44 (0)1204 903 110

64 MPP MM applications January and other


A* 56 D* For full-time courses listed in this guide, intakes in 2024/25 and
A 48 PPP MP D you may apply through UCAS. You can
apply for up to five courses (at the same
including part-time The information given in this guide is intended as a general guide to the University of Bolton, its courses and facilities.

courses
B 40 The information contained in this guide was believed to be correct and accurate at the time of it going to press (it was printed in February 2023).
The prospectus does not form part of your contract with the University. It is therefore important that you check the University’s website at www.
or different institutions) for a fee of £27.50. bolton.ac.uk for the latest information and updates or contact the University using the contact details contained within this document.
C 32 PP M
UCAS applications should be made online Applications are made free of charge The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for
A* 28 D* the academic year in which you begin your course. The University considers changes to courses very carefully and the University will minimise any
at: www.ucas.ac.uk/apply directly to the University of Bolton using changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing,
A D 24 D financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual
the online application form accessed basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the
B A 20 Alternatively, if you already know Bolton programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this
via the course search.
C B E 16 P M you can apply directly for most courses reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module. Where changes are made to material information contained in this prospectus
or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admission and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible

D C 12
with no charge. opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant. Courses that are not yet validated are clearly identified.

Applicants should refer to the important information located at www.bolton.ac.uk/admissions before making an application. Any offer of a
D 10 place on a course at the University is made on the basis of the University’s terms and conditions applicable at the time you accept your offer and
those terms and conditions are located at: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies/. It is important that you have
E 8 P the opportunity to read and understand these terms before accepting your offer. If you are unclear about any of the terms and conditions, you
should ask the Admissions Team for clarification before you confirm your acceptance. By accepting a place at the University you are agreeing to
E 6 abide by the rules and regulations of the University as detailed in the University’s Student Admissions Policy, Course Fees Policy and other Rules,
Regulations and other provisions and requirements and other policies and procedures of the University and relevant partners which apply to
students.

KEY
No liability to parents, sponsors or other third parties

Audition Health check  ubject specific


S Talk to our team UCAS information The University’s dealings and contracts with students and prospective students do not create a contract or other legally binding relationship
between the University and anyone else, for example parents, guardians or sponsors.
Off-Campus Interview requirement
DBS check Full clean driver’s license Test w ww.bolton.ac.uk/apply-admissions 0371 468 0468 The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification
for the academic year in which you begin your course. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis. The content
Current employment (manual) Work experience of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date
01204 903 394 Bolton UCAS Code Name: BOLTN
(paid or voluntary) Online only course and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional
Subject to fitness to Portfolio Bolton UCAS Code Number: B44 modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific
optional module.
practice procedures Professional registration
Specific GCSE required Alternative formats available by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
UCAS Points Most Level 3 qualifications equate
to an amount of UCAS points. Prospectus
comparator Most of our courses require & Course Hotline
bolton.ac.uk/courses

EXTENDED
PROJECT
UCAS
BTEC
(QCF) BTEC (QCF)
BTEC
(QCF)
BTEC
potential students to obtain a study@bolton.ac.uk

QUALIFICATIONS
(EPQ)
AS-LEVEL A-LEVEL TARIFF
POINTS
T LEVEL
EXTENDED
DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA SUBSIDIARY
DIPLOMA
(QCF)
CERTIFICATE number of UCAS points to study 01204 903 903

168 D* D*D*D*
with us; this information can be Student Advisors Accommodation
info@orlandovillage.co.uk
bolton.ac.uk/students
160 D*D*D found in the course table. We also studentadvisors@bolton.ac.uk 01204 903 481
152 D*DD
welcome students with alternative 01204 903 733
Disability Team
qualifications. If you are unsure
144 D DDD
Students’ Union disabilityinfo@bolton.ac.uk
128 DDM

120 M about what your options are, boltonsu.com


info@boltonsu.com
01204 903 478
07799 657 035
112 DMM D*D*
please get in touch. 01204 900 850
104 D*D International
96 P (C+) MMM DD Student Funding Advisor bolton.ac.uk/international

September 2024 Applications for


80 MMP DM studentfunding@bolton.ac.uk international@bolton.ac.uk

72 P (D or E) 01204 903 497 +44 (0)1204 903 110

64 MPP MM applications January and other


A* 56 D* For full-time courses listed in this guide, intakes in 2024/25 and
A 48 PPP MP D you may apply through UCAS. You can
apply for up to five courses (at the same
including part-time The information given in this guide is intended as a general guide to the University of Bolton, its courses and facilities.

courses
B 40 The information contained in this guide was believed to be correct and accurate at the time of it going to press (it was printed in February 2023).
The prospectus does not form part of your contract with the University. It is therefore important that you check the University’s website at www.
or different institutions) for a fee of £27.50. bolton.ac.uk for the latest information and updates or contact the University using the contact details contained within this document.
C 32 PP M
UCAS applications should be made online Applications are made free of charge The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for
A* 28 D* the academic year in which you begin your course. The University considers changes to courses very carefully and the University will minimise any
at: www.ucas.ac.uk/apply directly to the University of Bolton using changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing,
A D 24 D financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual
the online application form accessed basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the
B A 20 Alternatively, if you already know Bolton programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this
via the course search.
C B E 16 P M you can apply directly for most courses reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module. Where changes are made to material information contained in this prospectus
or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admission and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible

D C 12
with no charge. opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant. Courses that are not yet validated are clearly identified.

Applicants should refer to the important information located at www.bolton.ac.uk/admissions before making an application. Any offer of a
D 10 place on a course at the University is made on the basis of the University’s terms and conditions applicable at the time you accept your offer and
those terms and conditions are located at: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies/. It is important that you have
E 8 P the opportunity to read and understand these terms before accepting your offer. If you are unclear about any of the terms and conditions, you
should ask the Admissions Team for clarification before you confirm your acceptance. By accepting a place at the University you are agreeing to
E 6 abide by the rules and regulations of the University as detailed in the University’s Student Admissions Policy, Course Fees Policy and other Rules,
Regulations and other provisions and requirements and other policies and procedures of the University and relevant partners which apply to
students.

KEY
No liability to parents, sponsors or other third parties

Audition Health check  ubject specific


S Talk to our team UCAS information The University’s dealings and contracts with students and prospective students do not create a contract or other legally binding relationship
between the University and anyone else, for example parents, guardians or sponsors.
Off-Campus Interview requirement
DBS check Full clean driver’s license Test w ww.bolton.ac.uk/apply-admissions 0371 468 0468 The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification
for the academic year in which you begin your course. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis. The content
Current employment (manual) Work experience of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date
01204 903 394 Bolton UCAS Code Name: BOLTN
(paid or voluntary) Online only course and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional
Subject to fitness to Portfolio Bolton UCAS Code Number: B44 modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific
optional module.
practice procedures Professional registration
Specific GCSE required Alternative formats available by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
Let’s bust some

my th s
about going to uni
Uni’s not worth it 2
It costs an arm and 4
a leg to go to uni
All unis are the same 6
You need to go to a Russell 8
Group uni for good teaching
Where on Earth is Bolton? 10
Unis are full of intellectuals 12
and posh kids
You’re on your own at uni 14
There’s no guarantee I’ll 16
get a job after uni
Open Days 18
We take our 20
responsibilities seriously
Courses 22
#MYTH Uni graduates
earn on average
01
#Use £9,500

Uni’s Loaf
Yer
more per year than
when deciding if uni
non-graduates*.
is right for you...

not
*Source: www.gov.uk (2019)

There are different options at uni.


As well as a 3-year degree you can do a...

Having a Degree
apprentic eshi p
degree Foundation
helps you stand out in the degree
employment market and Acc elerated
many jobs require you degree

worth it to have a degree.


Industrial
placement year

It’s not all study...


FACT you’ll meet friends for life at uni
from all different backgrounds. You not only get to study
something you love but learn
There’s no doubt transferable skills that will help you
there’s lots to think
STAND OUT
about but uni is still a
really smart choice.
in the job market.

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 3


#MYTH
02 #Use Graduates will earn around

Loaf £100k
Yer

it costs and do the sums. more over their lifetime


than non-graduates.*

an arm
and A leg Costs are made up of...
*Source: www.gov.uk (2020)

Loans are available for...

tuition fe
es
to go to
TUITION FEES
(Paid to your uni)
m a i nt e n a n c e

uni
And there are
c osts (A.K.A.
liv ing costs)
LIVING COSTS additional...
a bl e
(The costs you incur for accommodation, food etc.)

no n - r e p a y
bursa ries available in
some subjects.

FACT Many students


There’s a cost but you You only start to
subsidise their income
need to consider uni as a pay back from part-time jobs
long-term investment in your and by working during
career and your future. the holidays.
will not
9,2 5 0 p e r year. Bolton e* these loans once
Tuition Fees
are £ r your cours

PSSST!
ion a l fe e s fo you are earning a
ny addit
charge you a minimum salary and
*No hidden extras guarantee – check it comes directly from
website for terms
your pay packet.
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 5
#MYTH
A
03 home-from-home
where no one gets lost
and students are treated
as individuals. A small,
friendly and
All unis are the supportive

same same
campus
environment.

ame same same


#Use
same same Loaf Yer courses with

ame same same


and make sure the
uni you choose is
right for you. facilities and
equipment.
FACT

Take it from us, all unis


are not created equally Passionate
and you should take some
time to think about what
LECTURERS
you’re looking for. We who know you by name and
who genuinely care about
think Bolton is special
your success.
because we offer...
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 7
#MYTH
04 you need #Use We are a Guardian

Loaf Top 40
Yer
to go to a
University
and make sure
that the teaching
is up-to-scratch.

Russell
Guardian University Guide 2023

Group Uni
3RD 1st (8th in England)

in the North West


for Teaching Quality
in England for
Satisfied with Feedback Times and Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2023
Guardian University Guide 2023

for good teaching

1st 7TH
FACT
(12th in England)
You might be surprised to learn that some of the
most famous unis aren’t that great at teaching and
students aren’t that happy. By choosing to apply to
Bolton, you can be confident that we’ve got it covered
when it comes to teaching and student satisfaction. in the North West in England for
for Student Experience Student Satisfaction
Times and Sunday Times Good
University Guide 2023 The Complete University Guide 2023
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 9
#MYTH
05 #Use
Loaf
Yer Bolton

EARTH
has been
WHERE ON voted the
and think about

K
f r ie

eU
where might be best dl
th

n
ie s
for you to study. t tow n i n

We are just

IS BOLTON? two
stops on the train from
Manchester City Centre, with great
transport links by rail and bus, so no
need to miss out on the city life.
Bolton has a lively festival,
sports, live music and theatre
calendar, including the annual Food
and Drink Festival and national
IRONMAN UK competition.

Being right on Our Students’ Union and


Manchester’s doorstep Student Life Team are
dedicated to helping you
and on the edge of the get the most from your time
gorgeous Lancashire at uni, whether you’re
a party animal, athlete,
countryside, we think culture vulture or looking Living costs are relatively
we’ve got the best of for family friendly
lower in Bolton than in the
FA both worlds. activities.
big cities. That means you’ll
CT
have more money to spend
on the things you need.

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 11


#Use
#MYTH

6TH
We are
06
Loaf
Yer

Unis are

full
and consider where
you will fit in best.
in England for Social Inclusion

Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023

OF Students from more than


Around half
of our students don’t

intellectuals 100
come directly from

&
School
posh kids countries study at Bolton
giving your learning an instant
international dimension.
OR COLLEGE
Students return to study
having worked or raised
a family, to advance their
careers or simply embrace
FACT their passion.

%
Well that might be true
of some unis but here We have one of the highest
at Bolton we’re home to proportions in the UK of
students who are the
people from all walks of life
who just want to become first in
the best versions of their family
themselves - whatever
that looks like!
to go to university.
We have the highest
proportion of students in
England from state schools.
Times and Sunday Times
Good University Guide 2023
Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 13
#MYTH Academically, our tutors and
support staff will give you all the
07 tools and guidance you need to make
the most of your learning.

You’RE
ON YOUR

OWN All of our courses have practical elements


to help you experience real-world scenarios
- whether that’s clinical simulations, live briefs,
AT UNI case studies or role plays.

FACT nt
te differe
a t u n i is qu i
u ha ve more
t h .Yo
It’s true ol or college o p lan you
r
h o e t
from sc ence and hav e’re here to
nd tw
indepe workload. Bu e way.
..
a n d of t h
time
u ev e ry step Our ‘Customer Service
o
help y Excellence’ accredited
Student Support and Wellbeing
Team will make sure you
are supported outside the
There are loads of clubs,
classroom.
societies, sports and student
activities to get involved in.
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 15
#MYTH
08 Nowhere else will you find a

‘Jobs for
Students’
Team whose sole purpose

THERE’s NO
is to help you find employment
during and after your study.

GUARANTEE Employability
Industry advisors help
us to design our courses
so you can be confident
skills and development is you’ll be ready to hit the

i
I ’l

un
built into all our courses. ground running.
ge
l

ta e r
job aft

T
FAC
While there are no
guarantees in life, there are
some things you don’t need
to leave to chance. Helping
you achieve your career
dreams is our number Placements or work
one priority. experience is standard
Practical and simulation
on many of our courses,
facilities that mirror the
giving you practical real world of work.
experience for your CV.
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 17
Come and visit us at an Open Day and
see for yourself what it’s like to be a student at Bolton.

our
Hear more about
courses from our
rers.
passionate lectu

Get the
re
from ou al story
r curr
student ent
s.

to your
Get the answers
ility,
funding, disab
llbeing
careers or we
our
questions from
Team.
Student Support

#UseYerLoaf and
come and have a
look around – you’re

Op en going to be here for a


while so make sure
“I came to an Open Day and all staff
members and students I talked to were

s
you feel at home.
very helpful and approachable. They
D ay Find out when our
next Open Day is...
answered all my questions and guided
me throughout the day.”
Leedah Caraang | BSc (Hons) Nursing (Adult)

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 19


#UseYerLoaf and
choose somewhere
that’s making a
difference to the
world we live in.

We’re supporting the


UN Sustainable Development
Goals across all our activities.

Working towards
Net Carbon Zero
in line with government
targets through our
Environmental
Strategy Framework. Supporting
sustainability through
course and curriculum
design.
e ta k e our
W lities
on sib i
resp
y
An uncompromising

riou sl commitment to reducing


inequality in education
Contributing to the

se opportunities.
social,
cultural &
economic
development of our town
and region.

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 21


Our
UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS

rs e s BA (Hons) Fine Art with foundation FT W102 48

cou #UseYerLoaf and discover


your original with a course in
BA (Hons) Graphic Design FT/PT W210 96

creative and digital arts. BA (Hons) Graphic Design with foundation FT W211 48

BA (Hons) Photography FT/PT W640 96


CREATIVE ARTS
BA (Hons) Photography with foundation FT W641 48
UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS
BA (Hons) Photojournalism & Documentary Photography FT/PT W750 96

BA (Hons) Animation & Illustration FT/PT WW26 96


BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design FT/PT W231 96

BA (Hons) Animation & Illustration with foundation FT WW27 48


BA (Hons) Textiles & Surface Design with foundation FT W235 48

BA (Hons) Creative Writing FT/PT W800 96

#UseYerLoaf and create


BA (Hons) Digital Content Creation FT/PT W380 96 yourself a career in Computing,
Games or Film FX.
BA (Hons) Digital Content Creation with foundation FT W381 48

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
BA (Hons) English FT/PT Q300 96

UCAS ENTRY POINTS &


AWARD COURSE TITLE
BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing FT/PT QW38 96 CODE REQUIREMENTS

BA (Hons) Fashion FT/PT W260 96 BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence* FT/PT W350 104

BA (Hons) Fashion with foundation FT W261 48 BSc (Hons) Artificial Intelligence with foundation* FT W351 48

Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Fashion (top-up) FT W265 BSc (Hons) Computing FT/PT G400 96
Degree/HND

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography FT/PT W740 96 BSc (Hons) Computing with foundation FT G410 48

Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Film & Media Production FT/PT P410 96 BSc (Hons) Computing (top-up) FT/PT G405
Degree/HND

Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Film & Media Production (top-up) FT P415 BSc (Hons) Computing with industrial placement FT G408 96
Degree/HND

Computing with foundation and industrial


BA (Hons) Fine Art FT/PT W101 96 BSc (Hons) FT G404 48
placement

*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 23
UCAS ENTRY POINTS & UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS CODE REQUIREMENTS

Appropriate Foundation Software Engineering with foundation and


BSc (Hons) Computer Networks & Security (top-up) FT/PT G485 BEng (Hons) FT G474 48
Degree/HND industrial placement

BSc (Hons) Computer Science* FT/PT G370 96 BDes (Hons) Special Effects for Film & Television FT W623 104

Special Effects for Film & Television with


BSc (Hons) Computer Science with foundation* FT G371 48 BDes (Hons) FT W624 48
foundation

Special Effects Modelmaking for Film &


BSc (Hons) Computer Science with industrial placement* FT G378 96 BDes (Hons) FT W630 104
Television

Computer Science with foundation and Special Effects Modelmaking for Film &
BSc (Hons) FT G374 48 BDes (Hons) FT W631 48
industrial placement* Television with foundation

BSc (Hons) Computing (Cyber Security) FT/PT G310 96 BDes (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film & TV FT W610 104

Special Make-up Effects for Film & TV with


BSc (Hons) Computing (Cyber Security) with foundation FT G311 48 BDes (Hons) FT W611 48
foundation

Computing (Cyber Security) with industrial User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI)
BSc (Hons) FT G318 96 BA/BSc (Hons) FT/PT W270 96
placement Design*

Computing (Cyber Security) with foundation User Experience & User Interface (UX/UI)
BSc (Hons) FT G314 48 BA/BSc (Hons) FT W271 48
and industrial placement Design with foundation*

BA (Hons) Games Art FT/PT GH46 104 BSc (Hons) Visual Effects & Animation FT W621 104

BA (Hons) Games Art with foundation FT G651 48 BSc (Hons) Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Realities* FT/PT W340 104

Virtual, Augmented & Mixed Realities with


BSc (Hons) Games Design FT/PT G613 104 BSc (Hons) FT W341 48
foundation*

BSc (Hons) Games Design with foundation FT G630 48

BSc (Hons) Games Programming FT/PT G620 104

“The lecturers are outstanding. They’re all very


BSc (Hons) Games Programming with foundation FT 1J98 48 knowledgeable and experienced and have an
in-depth knowledge of the industry sectors
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering FT/PT G470 104
they work in. The teaching is very focused
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with foundation FT G471 48
and personalised. Thanks to the small class
sizes there is fantastic interaction between the
BEng (Hons) Software Engineering (top-up) FT G475
Appropriate Foundation
Degree/HND
students and lecturers.”
Tamla Johnson | BA (Hons) Accountancy
Software Engineering with industrial
BEng (Hons) FT G478 104
placement

*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 25
#UseYerLoaf and understand what
makes people tick with a degree in #UseYerLoaf and engineer a
education or psychology. career that builds your future.

EDUCATION & PSYCHOLOGY ENGINEERING


UCAS ENTRY POINTS & UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS CODE REQUIREMENTS

Automotive Performance Engineering


BSc (Hons) Criminological & Forensic Psychology FT/PT CF84 112 BEng (Hons) FT 779L 104
(Motorsport)

Criminological & Forensic Psychology with Automotive Performance Engineering


BSc (Hons) FT CF85 48 BEng (Hons) FT L770 48
foundation (Motorsport) with foundation

BA (Hons) Education & Learning FT X300 112 BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering FT/PT 2S33 96

Check University
– Fast-track to Higher Education FT/PT N/A BEng (Hons) Biomedical Engineering with foundation FT/PT S550 48
website

Learning, Teaching & Assessment in Appropriate Foundation


BA (Hons) FT/PT TBC BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering FT/PT H206 104
Professional Practice (top-up) online* Degree/HND

BSc (Hons) Mental Health, Wellbeing & Counselling FT/PT C830 112 BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering with foundation FT H260 48

Mental Health, Wellbeing & Counselling with


BSc (Hons) FT C831 48 BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering FT/PT H350 96
foundation

Electrical & Electronic Engineering with


BSc (Hons) Psychology FT/PT C801 112 BEng (Hons) FT H360 48
foundation

BSc (Hons) Psychology with foundation FT C810 48 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering FT/PT H300 96

BSc (Hons) Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience FT/PT C820 112 BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with foundation FT H310 48

Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience with Appropriate Foundation


BSc (Hons) FT C821 48 BSc (Hons) Mechatronics (top-up) FT/PT HH36
foundation Degree/HND

BSc (Hons) Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counselling FT/PT C850 112 BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology FT F4G5 104

Psychology, Psychotherapy & Counselling


BSc (Hons) FT C851 48 BSc (Hons) Motorsport Technology with foundation FT F450 48
with foundation

BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering* FT/PT TBC 104


“I love studying at Bolton. Because I’m
neurodiverse, tutors help navigate this and BEng (Hons) Sustainable & Electric Vehicle Engineering FT/PT H380 104

make education as inclusive as possible.”


Sustainable & Electric Vehicle Engineering
BEng (Hons) FT H388 104
Zara Naylor | BSc (Hons) Psychology with foundation with industrial placement

*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 27
#UseYerLoaf and make a difference with a course #UseYerLoaf to manage your career
in health, early years, community, social work or with a degree in business management, law
dental technology. and crime & criminal justice.

HEALTH & SOCIETY GREATER MANCHESTER BUSINESS SCHOOL


UCAS ENTRY POINTS & UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS CODE REQUIREMENTS

BA (Hons) Community Development & Youth Work FT/PT L540 96 BA (Hons) Accountancy FT/PT N400 104

Community Development & Youth Studies Appropriate Foundation


BA (Hons) FT/PT L547 BA (Hons) Accountancy with foundation FT N410 48
(top-up) Degree/HND

BSc (Hons) Dental Technology FT B840 88 BSc (Hons) Business Management** FT/PT N370 104

Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Dental Technology (top-up) FT/PT B845 BSc (Hons) Business Management with foundation** FT N371 48
Degree/HND

Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Early Years & Childhood Studies FT X320 96 BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up) FT/PT N375
Degree/HND

Appropriate Foundation Appropriate Foundation


BA (Hons) Early Years & Childhood Studies (top-up) FT/PT X325 BSc (Hons) Business Management (Enterprise) (top-up) FT/PT N315
Degree/HND Degree/HND

Check University Appropriate Foundation


FdA Early Years & Childhood Studies PT N/A BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance) (top-up) FT/PT N345
website Degree/HND

BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care^ FT/PT L511 96 Business Management (Information Systems) Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) FT/PT N387
(top-up) Degree/HND

Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care with foundation^ FT L515 48 BSc (Hons) Business Management (Marketing) (top-up) FT/PT N355
Degree/HND

Appropriate Foundation Business Management (People Management) Appropriate Foundation


BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care (top-up)^ FT/PT L516 BSc (Hons) FT/PT N325
Degree/HND (top-up) Degree/HND

Appropriate Foundation
FdA Health & Social Care^ FT L510 48 BSc (Hons) Business Management (Retail) (top-up) FT/PT N365
Degree/HND

Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner Business Management (Supply Chain) Appropriate Foundation
FdA FT 0719 48 BSc (Hons) FT/PT N335
(Health) Independent Route)*^ (top-up) Degree/HND

Business Start-Up (2-year accelerated


HND Health & Social Care^ FT/PT 015L 64 BSc (Hons) FT N379 104
degree)

BA (Hons) Social Work^ FT L550 120 BSc (Hons) Digital Management & Marketing FT N700 104

*Subject to validation **Final degree pathways include Enterprise, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing, People
Management, Retail, and Supply Chain (dependent on optional modules taken in final year).
^Part of your course may be taught at the University’s new £40m medical facility, Bolton College of Medical Sciences, based at
Bolton Hospital and opening in 2024. Further details will be communicated during the application process.

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 29


LAW NURSING & MIDWIFERY
UCAS ENTRY POINTS & UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS CODE REQUIREMENTS

Check University
BA (Hons) Crime & Criminal Justice FT/PT L300 112 FdSc Nursing Associate^ FT 0881
website

Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Crime & Criminal Justice (top-up) FT/PT L305 BSc (Hons) Operating Department Practice^ FT B991 112
Degree/HND

LLB (Hons) Law FT/PT M100 112

#UseYerLoaf with a degree in paramedic


LLB (Hons) Law with foundation FT M180 48 science, biomedical science, physiotherapy
or sport rehabilitation.
#UseYerLoaf and follow your
passion for caring for others. CLINICAL & BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
NURSING & MIDWIFERY CODE REQUIREMENTS

BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science FT/PT B940 104


UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with foundation FT/PT B941 48
Check University
– Fast-track to Higher Education (Nursing) FT/PT N/A
website
BSc (Hons) Biomedical Science with placement FT B944 104

BSc (Hons) Midwifery (Pre-registration)^ FT B720 120


Biomedical Science with foundation and
BSc (Hons) FT B948 48
placement
Nursing (Adult) [Bolton NHS Foundation
BSc (Hons) FT B741 104
Trust]^
BSc (Hons) Medical Biology FT/PT C200 96
Nursing (Adult) [Bradford Satellite
BSc (Hons) FT B746 104
Nursing Centre]
BSc (Hons) Medical Biology with foundation FT/PT C250 48
Nursing (Adult) [Lancashire Teaching
BSc (Hons) FT B740 104
Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust]^
BSc (Hons) Paramedic Science (Pre-registration)^ FT B780 120
Nursing (Adult) [Manchester University NHS
BSc (Hons) FT B745 104
Foundation Trust]^
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy^ FT C680 120
Nursing (Adult) [Petroc Satellite Nursing
BSc (Hons) FT B747 104
Centre]
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation^ FT/PT C602 112
Nursing (Adult) [Wrightington, Wigan and
BSc (Hons) FT B744 104
Leigh NHS Foundation Trust]^
BSc (Hons) Sport Rehabilitation with foundation^ FT C620 48

BSc (Hons) Nursing (Children)^ FT B730 112

*Subject to validation ^Part of your course may be taught at the University’s new £40m medical facility,
Bolton College of Medical Sciences, based at Bolton Hospital and opening in 2024. Further details will be
communicated during the application process.

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 31


#UseYerLoaf and earn while you learn UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
with a degree apprenticeship. CODE REQUIREMENTS

Health and Social Care (Assistant Practitioner Check University website


FdA FT/PT N/A
APPRENTICESHIPS (Health) Higher Apprenticeship Route)*^

Mechanical Engineering (Product Check University website


BEng (Hons) Design & Development Engineer Degree PT N/A
Apprenticeship)
UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS
Check University website
FdSc Nursing Associate (Higher Apprenticeship)^ FT N/A

Business Management (Chartered Manager Check University website


BSc (Hons) PT N/A
Degree Apprenticeship) Nursing (Adult) (Registered Nurse Degree Check University website
BSc (Hons) FT/PT N/A
Apprenticeship)^
Business Management: Health & Social Check University website
BSc (Hons) Care (top-up) (Chartered Manager Degree PT N/A
Apprenticeship) Nursing (Mental Health) (Registered Nurse Check University website
BSc (Hons) FT N/A
Degree Apprenticeship)^
Civil Engineering (Civil Engineer Degree Check University website
BEng (Hons) PT N/A
Apprenticeship) Operating Department Practice (Degree Check University website
BSc (Hons) FT N/A
Apprenticeship)^
Construction Project Management (Design
Check University website
BSc (Hons) & Construction Management Degree PT N/A
Apprenticeship) Retail Business Management (Chartered Check University website
BSc (Hons) FT N/A
Manager Degree Apprenticeship)
Construction Project Management Check University website
BSc (Hons) (Construction Site Management Degree PT N/A
Apprenticeship) Check University website
BA (Hons) Social Work (Degree Apprenticeship) FT N/A

Dental Technology (Higher Apprenticeship Check University website


FdSc PT N/A
Integrated EPA)

BSc (Hons)
Digital & Technology Solutions: Cyber
FT N/A
Check University website #UseYerLoaf and study in a location that suits
Security (Degree Apprenticeship)
you with one of our off-campus partners.
Digital & Technology Solutions: Data Analyst Check University website
BSc (Hons) FT N/A
(Degree Apprenticeship)
OFF-CAMPUS (Bolton College)
Digital & Technology Solutions: Network Check University website www.boltoncollege.ac.uk
BSc (Hons) FT N/A
Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)

UCAS ENTRY POINTS &


Digital & Technology Solutions: Software Check University website AWARD COURSE TITLE
BSc (Hons)
Engineering (Degree Apprenticeship)
FT N/A CODE REQUIREMENTS

Digital Construction & Surveying (Geospatial


Check University website
BSc (Hons) Mapping and Science Specialist Degree PT N/A HND Computing for England (HTQ) FT 104G 48
Apprenticeship)

Electrical & Electronic Engineering Construction & Built Environment (Civil


Check University website
BEng (Hons) (Embedded Electronic Systems Design & FT/PT N/A HND BTEC FT 220K 48
Engineering)
Development Degree Apprenticeship)

Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Electrical/ Construction & Built Environment (Civil Check University website
Check University website
BEng (Hons) Electronic Technical Support Engineer Degree FT/PT N/A HNC BTEC PT N/A
Engineering) 32
Apprenticeship)

Environmental Science & Management Construction & Built Environment Check University website
Check University website
BSc (Hons) (Environmental Practitioner Degree PT N/A HNC BTEC PT N/A
(Construction) 32
Apprenticeship)

Facilities & Built Asset Management (Senior/ Check University website


BSc (Hons) Head of Facilities Management Degree PT N/A HND BTEC Engineering (Electrical Engineering) FT/PT H390 48
Apprenticeship)

Mechanical Engineering (Manufacturing Check University website


BEng (Hons) PT N/A HND BTEC Engineering (General Engineering) FT/PT H370 48
Engineer Degree Apprenticeship)

*Subject to validation ^Part of your course may be taught at the University’s new £40m medical facility,
Bolton College of Medical Sciences, based at Bolton Hospital and opening in 2024. Further details will be
communicated during the application process.

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 33


UCAS ENTRY POINTS & UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS CODE REQUIREMENTS

HNC BTEC Engineering (General Engineering) FT/PT 280K 32 BSc (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering FT N/A 104

Electrical & Electronic Engineering with


FdSc International Hospitality Management FT/PT N892 48 BSc (Hons) FT N/A 48
foundation

OFF-CAMPUS (Regent College London) BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care FT N/A 96
www.rcl.ac.uk

BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care with foundation FT N/A 48


UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS
Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care (top-up) FT N/A
Degree/HND
BSc (Hons) Business Management FT N/A 104
BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering FT N/A 104

BSc (Hons) Business Management with foundation FT N/A 48


BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with foundation FT N/A 48
Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Business Management (top-up) FT N/A
Degree/HND
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering FT N/A 104

BSc (Hons) Business Management (Finance) FT N/A 104


BEng (Hons) Software Engineering with foundation FT N/A 48
Business Management (Finance) with
BSc (Hons) FT N/A 48
foundation
Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Software Engineering (top-up) FT N/A
Degree/HND
BSc (Hons) Business Management (Marketing) FT N/A 104

OFF-CAMPUS (The Growth Company, Manchester)


Business Management (Marketing) with www.growthco.uk
BSc (Hons) FT N/A 48
foundation

UCAS ENTRY POINTS &


Appropriate Foundation AWARD COURSE TITLE
BSc (Hons) Business Management (Marketing) (top-up) FT N/A
Degree/HND
CODE REQUIREMENTS

BSc (Hons) Business Management (People Management) FT N/A 104 BSc (Hons) Business Management FT/PT N390 80

Business Management (People Management)


BSc (Hons) FT N/A 48 BA (Hons) Education & Learning FT/PT X330 80
with foundation

Business Management (People Management) Appropriate Foundation Check University website


BSc (Hons) FT N/A FdA Early Years Childhood Studies PT N/A
(top-up) Degree/HND

Appropriate Foundation
BSc (Hons) Computing FT N/A 96 BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care (top-up) FT/PT L526
Degree/HND

BSc (Hons) Computing with foundation FT N/A 48 FdA Health Care Studies FT L500 64

Appropriate Foundation Professional Development in Early Years Appropriate Foundation


BSc (Hons) Computing (top-up) FT N/A BA (Hons) PT N/A
Degree/HND (top-up) Degree/HND

*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 35
OFF-CAMPUS (Nursing @ Bradford College & Petroc (Devon))

“Having small classes meant


UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS

I was able to access my tutors BSc (Hons)


Nursing (Adult) [Bradford Satellite Nursing
Centre]
FT B746 104

easily and get feedback on BSc (Hons)


Nursing (Adult) [Petroc Satellite Nursing
Centre]
FT B747 104

things that mattered.” OFF-CAMPUS (UoB Manchester)


manchester.bolton.ac.uk

Helen Hosick | BA (Hons) Fine Art UCAS ENTRY POINTS &


AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS

BSc (Hons) International Business Management* FT N610 96


OFF-CAMPUS (Shockout Arts, Manchester)
www.weareshockout.com
International Business Management with
BSc (Hons) FT N611 32
foundation*
UCAS ENTRY POINTS &
AWARD COURSE TITLE
CODE REQUIREMENTS BSc (Hons) Business & Marketing* FT N620 96

BA (Hons) Musical Theatre FT P420 104


BSc (Hons) Business & Marketing with foundation* FT N621 32

Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Musical Theatre (top-up) FT P422
Degree/HND BSc (Hons) Business & Tourism Management* FT N630 96

FdA Musical Theatre FT P425 64 Business & Tourism Management with


BSc (Hons) FT N631 32
foundation*

BA (Hons) Professional & Commercial Dance FT W660 104


BSc (Hons) Finance & Accounting* FT N640 96

Appropriate Foundation
BA (Hons) Professional & Commercial Dance (top-up) FT W665
Degree/HND BSc (Hons) Finance & Accounting with foundation* FT N641 32

Professional & Commercial Dance


BA (Hons) FT W667 104
(accelerated degree) BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care* FT L610 96

FdA Professional & Commercial Dance FT 8N01 64


BSc (Hons) Health & Social Care with foundation* FT L611 32

Street Dance Artistry & Hip-Hop Theatre Appropriate Foundation


BA (Hons) FT W766
(top-up) Degree/HND

FdA Street & Hip-Hop Vernacular Dance FT W762 64 “I’ve been able to study what I love every
day since moving here. There is nothing
more I could have asked for.”
Kirsty Watts | BA (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film & TV

*Subject to validation
University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 37
Notes Notes

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25 39


Notes

University of Bolton Course Guide 2024/25


UCAS Points Most Level 3 qualifications equate
to an amount of UCAS points. Prospectus
comparator Most of our courses require & Course Hotline
bolton.ac.uk/courses

EXTENDED
PROJECT
UCAS
BTEC
(QCF) BTEC (QCF)
BTEC
(QCF)
BTEC
potential students to obtain a study@bolton.ac.uk

QUALIFICATIONS
(EPQ)
AS-LEVEL A-LEVEL TARIFF
POINTS
T LEVEL
EXTENDED
DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA SUBSIDIARY
DIPLOMA
(QCF)
CERTIFICATE number of UCAS points to study 01204 903 903

168 D* D*D*D*
with us; this information can be Student Advisors Accommodation
info@orlandovillage.co.uk
bolton.ac.uk/students
160 D*D*D found in the course table. We also studentadvisors@bolton.ac.uk 01204 903 481
152 D*DD
welcome students with alternative 01204 903 733
Disability Team
qualifications. If you are unsure
144 D DDD
Students’ Union disabilityinfo@bolton.ac.uk
128 DDM

120 M about what your options are, boltonsu.com


info@boltonsu.com
01204 903 478
07799 657 035
112 DMM D*D*
please get in touch. 01204 900 850
104 D*D International
96 P (C+) MMM DD Student Funding Advisor bolton.ac.uk/international

September 2024 Applications for


80 MMP DM studentfunding@bolton.ac.uk international@bolton.ac.uk

72 P (D or E) 01204 903 497 +44 (0)1204 903 110

64 MPP MM applications January and other


A* 56 D* For full-time courses listed in this guide, intakes in 2024/25 and
A 48 PPP MP D you may apply through UCAS. You can
apply for up to five courses (at the same
including part-time The information given in this guide is intended as a general guide to the University of Bolton, its courses and facilities.

courses
B 40 The information contained in this guide was believed to be correct and accurate at the time of it going to press (it was printed in February 2023).
The prospectus does not form part of your contract with the University. It is therefore important that you check the University’s website at www.
or different institutions) for a fee of £27.50. bolton.ac.uk for the latest information and updates or contact the University using the contact details contained within this document.
C 32 PP M
UCAS applications should be made online Applications are made free of charge The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification for
A* 28 D* the academic year in which you begin your course. The University considers changes to courses very carefully and the University will minimise any
at: www.ucas.ac.uk/apply directly to the University of Bolton using changes. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis and changes may be necessary due to legitimate staffing,
A D 24 D financial, regulatory and academic reasons. The content of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual
the online application form accessed basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the
B A 20 Alternatively, if you already know Bolton programme specification contain indicative ‘optional modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this
via the course search.
C B E 16 P M you can apply directly for most courses reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific optional module. Where changes are made to material information contained in this prospectus
or a decision is taken to suspend a course between the offer of admission and enrolment, we will inform applicants at the earliest possible

D C 12
with no charge. opportunity and will outline the various options available to the applicant. Courses that are not yet validated are clearly identified.

Applicants should refer to the important information located at www.bolton.ac.uk/admissions before making an application. Any offer of a
D 10 place on a course at the University is made on the basis of the University’s terms and conditions applicable at the time you accept your offer and
those terms and conditions are located at: https://www.bolton.ac.uk/about/governance/policies/student-policies/. It is important that you have
E 8 P the opportunity to read and understand these terms before accepting your offer. If you are unclear about any of the terms and conditions, you
should ask the Admissions Team for clarification before you confirm your acceptance. By accepting a place at the University you are agreeing to
E 6 abide by the rules and regulations of the University as detailed in the University’s Student Admissions Policy, Course Fees Policy and other Rules,
Regulations and other provisions and requirements and other policies and procedures of the University and relevant partners which apply to
students.

KEY
No liability to parents, sponsors or other third parties

Audition Health check  ubject specific


S Talk to our team UCAS information The University’s dealings and contracts with students and prospective students do not create a contract or other legally binding relationship
between the University and anyone else, for example parents, guardians or sponsors.
Off-Campus Interview requirement
DBS check Full clean driver’s license Test w ww.bolton.ac.uk/apply-admissions 0371 468 0468 The University will use all reasonable endeavours to deliver your course as described in its published material and the programme specification
for the academic year in which you begin your course. Please be aware that our courses are subject to review on an ongoing basis. The content
Current employment (manual) Work experience of course modules and mode of associated assessments may be updated on an annual basis. This is to ensure that all modules are up to date
01204 903 394 Bolton UCAS Code Name: BOLTN
(paid or voluntary) Online only course and responsive to employment and sector needs. The published course material and the programme specification contain indicative ‘optional
Subject to fitness to Portfolio Bolton UCAS Code Number: B44 modules’ that may be subject to change due to circumstances outside of our control. For this reason we cannot guarantee to run any specific
optional module.
practice procedures Professional registration
Specific GCSE required Alternative formats available by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
Definition of

UseYerLoaf
Bolton slang, phrase of loaf, idiom
Applying to
MEANING
Use your brain
Don’t be stupid
Make considered choices
BOLTON
ANTONYM
Proceed without thinking
Go with the crowd

...and choose
#UniAsItShouldBe
#UseYerLoaf choose #UniAsItShouldBe

www.bolton.ac.uk
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